Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James
“Viewers are not used to a stripped-down environment, where they can hear themselves breathing or crunching on popcorn.”
The look back at the early years of Han Solo is far more cohesive than its troubled production history would suggest.
Roseanne and Will & Grace were just the tip of the iceberg. TV now has full remake and revival mania.
“I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set,” Walter told the New York Times.
Heading into the finale, the show leaves tons of threads dangling — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Plus: Does the Commander have anything to do with [spoiler]?
The AMC miniseries takes TV horror in a new direction — all mood, atmosphere, and waiting for death.
“I really didn’t want to be perceived as someone who was there for any reason but my talent,” says Nell Scovell.
“Akane No Mai” foregrounds Thandie Newton’s Maeve in a clever, highly enjoyable episode. Which still has some problems.
The Bill Hader vehicle asks if we can ever escape the past. Signs point toward no.